Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Blogs
Emotional Savvy
Out of Sync acknowledges the difficulty that she and society have with acknowledging more difficult emotions, such as grief
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Inner Self Talk
Out of Sync Woman talks about how inner self-talk can help in hard situations
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Screaming to be Heard
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it can be easier to scream or lose your temper when people aren't hearing you
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Shopping for a Bed
Miriam discusses the process of buying a bed and the difficulties they encountered doing so
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Deconstructing Small Talk – Phatic Communication
Ziggie talks about how though small talk is part of everyday life, it can be challenging and confusing
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Cautiously Reaching Out
Out of Sync Woman talks about it is nice to do something for someone but it can be difficult to reach out to them
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Great Things Never Came from Comfort Zones
Sarah talks about how stepping out of her comfort zone into new opportunities can help her gain new skills
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We Still Need Retail Stores
Miriam discusses the value that retail stores, movie theaters, malls, and restaurants provide to people
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Pandemic Aggression
Ziggie discusses how wearing his mask in public led to an encounter with an angry man
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Allyship and Counterspaces
Dmitri talks about their work on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee, and discusses how to be a good ally
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Practicing Communication
Out of Sync Woman talks about practicing communication skills - talking, writing, and listening - has helped her, and how it is important to keep practicing and learning
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Feeling Unheard
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she sometimes feels unheard and what she is trying to do to move forward
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Positive Solutions – Supporting My Family Through a Pandemic
Ziggie explains how he supported his family during the pandemic, how he explained COVID-19 to them, and how things are looking up for them after being vaccinated
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Feeling More Stuck at Home than Last Year
Miriam talks about how they still felt isolated at home even though they were vaccinated
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Communication in the Workplace
Dmitri talks about how open communication with their boss and collaborating with their colleagues have helped them have a more fulfilling work experience
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